Juventus manager Thiago Motta has prepared an unexpected plan: to stuff midfielder Weston McKennie into a false nine line-up.
Sky Italia reports that Thiago is struggling to make up for the problems of Juventus’ squad. Which is without center forward Dusan Vlahovic. Who has started all 12 Serie A games and four in the Champions League UFABET
Timothy Weah, who can play on both the wing and the forward was initially expected to start in place of Vlahovic. But Sky Italia reports that Motta will field USA midfielder McKennie in a false nine.
Juventus will now be without Vlahovic for another Champions League game in midweek. With Motta also considering Kenan Yildiz. Who has played as a substitute for the Serbia international in a number of games this season.
For Juventus, after visiting Milan, they will visit Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League in the middle of the week. If all goes well, Vlahovic will return to the team after that. In the Serie A game away to Lecce on December 1.
McKennie, 25, looked set to leave Juventus this summer but sources told ESPN earlier this week. That he held talks with Motta and rebuilt the relationship ahead of Monday’s game.